THE LEARNING NETWORK: A Youth Employability Skills Program

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Learning Network program will be postponed till May 2021. Applications will still be accepted and an open house event is being planned for November 2020. Continue to check our website and our social media channels for an announcement on new program details and dates.

About The Learning Network

The Learning Network(TLN) was the brainchild of the Honorable Brenda Lawrence who believed there was a need to develop a program that focused on enhancing the employability skills of local youth. TLN was initiated by The Torch of Wisdom Foundation, Inc. and funded by the Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust in 2013. Since inception, we have had over 100 students graduate from the program! For six Saturday sessions, participants hear from professional speakers and engage in sessions that will make them successful for their first jobs and careers. What makes TLN unique is that students earn a $50 stipend every participated session!

What Students Learn:

Resume writing

Job search process

Personal and professional branding

Interview preparation

Appropriate work attire

Managing finances

Understanding insurance benefits

Importance of networking and public speaking

Career exploration panels

Working within diverse environments

How You Can Help?

VOLUNTEER: Have a professional subject that you have expertise in and can serve as a volunteer presenter or want to volunteer with program facilitation? We need you!

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP: We are always looking for corporate partners for related resources and materials, venue session options and scholarship opportunities.

DONATE: Our donated funds 100% go to the program as TLN is volunteer-led. We need dollars for stipends, student lunches, and program materials.

INTERNSHIPS/EMPLOYMENT: Can you provide job shadowing experiences, internships, part-time or seasonal employment? We would love to offer these opportunities to our students.

“I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this program and would strongly recommend it to my peers. The Learning Network has taught me some invaluable skills that I will use for the rest of my life”